# V1 Golf vs MeanGolf

The clearest difference is rating: MeanGolf at 5.0 against V1 Golf's 4.1. MeanGolf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). V1 Golf's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 3) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V1 Golf sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MeanGolf asks for nothing beyond the download.

MeanGolf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V1 Golf has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of V1 Golf's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeanGolf's.

V1 Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, MeanGolf monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V1 Golf | MeanGolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1-golf-golf-swing-analyzer/id349715369/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meangolf/id6450435566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Interactive Frontiers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349715372) | [Blind Squirrel Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555889333) |

## What reviewers say

### V1 Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v1-golf-golf-swing-analyzer/id349715369)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app helps golfers analyze and improve their swings using advanced video analysis tools like ball tracing and skeletal tracking. It also provides access to online coaching from real instructors and a library of professional model swings for comparison.

**Highlights:** Video swing analysis, Ball Tracing, Skeletal Tracking, Online coaching access, Model swing library, Side-by-side comparison

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V1 Golf Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| V1Golf+ Advanced V1sion | $14.99 | per month |
| V1 Golf Plus | $69.99 | per year |
| V1 Golf Plus (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| V1 Golf Plus (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Coaching Membership - Standard | $99.99 | per month |
| Golf+ Advanced V1sion | $119.99 | per year |
| Jon Watts Driving SERIES | $9.99 | one-time |
| Craig Hanson's Solid contact! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nancy Quarcelino teaches Golf | $9.99 | one-time |
| V1 QuickFix - Fix Your Swing! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jon Watts Driving SERIES | $14.99 | one-time |
| Nancy Quarcelino teaches Golf | $14.99 | one-time |
| Improve Your Iron Play! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master your Golf wedge game! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tina Tombs -  fix your swing! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Michael Breed's TOP 10 drills | $14.99 | one-time |
| Strike it a LITTLE better | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Your Golf Swing | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pitch it a Little Closer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chip it A Little Closer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Play Your Best Golf -17 videos | $14.99 | one-time |
| V1 Golf Online lesson | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for swing analysis and improvement
- 🚀 Convenient for reviewing lessons
- 💡 Ability to compare swings with pro models
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Prompt and effective customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy after recent updates
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around auto-renewal
- 🔒 Mandatory subscription for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Video playback issues and freezing
- Drawing tools not functioning properly
- Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to download and save recorded videos
- More left-handed pro swing models
- Improved video trimming and editing tools
- Sync capabilities between devices
- Auto-detect swing and start/stop recording


### MeanGolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meangolf/id6450435566)

This app helps golfers improve by tracking club distances and analyzing shot performance. It allows users to mimic on-course conditions during practice, building confidence and eliminating club guesswork.

**Highlights:** Track club distances, Analyze shot performance, Mimic on-course conditions, Categorize swings, Build confidence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V1 Golf free?

V1 Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MeanGolf free?

MeanGolf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, V1 Golf or MeanGolf?

MeanGolf is rated higher. V1 Golf averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while MeanGolf averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do V1 Golf or MeanGolf have ads?

V1 Golf shows ads; MeanGolf does not.

### Which is updated more often, V1 Golf or MeanGolf?

V1 Golf ships an update every 2 weeks, and MeanGolf monthly. Most recently, V1 Golf was updated on October 29, 2026 and MeanGolf on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*